December weather forecast
Southborough, MA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Southborough, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). Southborough's nights in December experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are March, November and December, with an average 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.4 snowfall days, and 21.61" (549mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Southborough, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Southborough are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

During December, Southborough experiences an average high-temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Southborough?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The months with the most rainfall are March, November and December, with an average 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Southborough, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Southborough?

In December, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Southborough have in December?

In Southborough, the average day length in December is 9h and 9min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Southborough have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Southborough?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Southborough, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Southborough, MA

Average temperature in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Southborough, MA

Average pressure in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Southborough, MA

Average wind speed in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Southborough, MA

Average humidity in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Southborough, MA

Average rainfall in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March, November and December (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Southborough, MA

Average rainfall days in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southborough, MA

Average snowfall in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southborough, MA

Average snowfall days in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Southborough, MA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southborough, MA

Average sunshine days in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Southborough, MA

Average UV index in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Southborough, MA

Average cloud cover in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Southborough, MA

Average visibility in December - Southborough, MA
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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